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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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